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Deceived by the Gargoyles: A Love Bathhouse Monster Romance (Monstrous Matches) by [Lillian Lark]

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A curvy librarian looking to start a family, a clan of gargoyles, and the deception that starts it all.

My family has always found me lacking. From the way I dress, how I look, to the type of magic I have. My family name is full of pomp and prestige, and I want nothing to do with it.
I’m a witch that knows how to set a goal and I have one in mind.

I want a real family.

Dating is a travesty. All the suitors I meet are looking for a connection to the family name I left behind. I need help.
Enter the matchmaker. It seems too good to be true that I can give her the list of traits I want in a partner and have my deepest desire answered, but I’m out of options.

Love comes along in the most unexpected ways.

From the very first moment I meet Elliot Bramblewick, I have hope. But he’s tricky.
I’m not expecting him to be hiding two other mates. Mates who are as alarmed and intrigued by my presence as I am by theirs.
He thinks I’m a perfect fit for them, but can I open my heart and discard my list long enough to see if this is the family I’m looking for?

None of my lists and plans prepared me for being courted by three gargoyles.

Deceived by the Gargoyles is a standalone monster romance in the same world as Stalked by the Kraken with multiple love interests who are in relationships with each other. There will be no choosing among the love interests.

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“We don’t need to compare hardships. There is no need for a hierarchy of suffering between us.”
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“You are perfection.” Elliot’s smile takes on a salacious edge. “I’ll lift and arrange you for all kinds of things if you’d allow me. I’m eager to provide you a demonstration if needed.”
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“You look… I struggle for the words and words are my best talent.” His voice is smooth and full of awe. “You’re stunning.”
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09F3TPJ6P
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thistles, Thorns, & Fables (January 31, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2373 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 414 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #3,230 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4 in Women's Fantasy Fiction
- #19 in Occult Fiction
- #38 in Paranormal Demons & Devils Romance

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Born and raised in the saltiest of cities in Utah. Lillian is an avid reader, cat mom to three demons, and loves writing sexy stories that twist you up inside.

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Lacey Collamore

Sweet and Steamy!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 24, 2023

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This book officially made me a fan of this author! The characters she created all have flaws and quirks, but they all deserve the love and care they give to each other.

Grace is a lucky woman and I had so much fun reading about her being courted by three loving gargoyles! The story is great, the spice is also really well done. Be aware: there is M/M action and to say that swords ⚔️ is an understatement. 🔥

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N McKinney

The Bramblewicks

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 13, 2023

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I enjoyed reading this story about Grace (witch) and Alasdair, Elliot and Broderick Bramblewick (gargoyles). The main characters were likeable, as were the secondary ones. It was interesting to see that gargoyle society was a lot like human society. It was also interesting that there were such things as "glamors" that made paranormals look human. This was sort of a slow burn book as Grace was looking for someone who could love her and went to a matchmaker. Elliot was who she was paired with. She didn't know he was already in a relationship with Alasdair and Broderick. Elliot knew she was who they needed to complete their mating. So this book is a MMMF story.

The sex was hot although I think Alasdair only had one sex scene with Grace and the other two had several. That didn't seem fair. Danger came in the form of a male witch that Grace dated for a little while. He turned out to be something you didn't want to be with as he was crazy.

One thing I thought was a little strange was that when a gargoyle died, he turned to stone. The former alpha, Lachlan, turned to stone and his statue was at Bramblewick Manor in a turret that everyone at the manor could go visit. I don't know, that just felt strange to me. I thought the story was a little long and there were several grammatical errors.

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Kourtney Heintz

absolutely amazing monster romance that had my heart fluttering

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2023

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This book is fantastic. The characters all have their scars and are driven by past experiences. But there is so much love and acceptance among them. It touches your heart and adds so much more to the steamy love scenes. Each one of them fumbles is their own unique way and yet you can’t help rooting that all of them will get their ultimate happy ending. There are so many layers to the relationships than are delved into. Love is a journey and watching the 3 gargoyles and the witch find their way is super satisfying. I enjoyed all the ties between the older and younger gargoyle generation. Grace is so relatable as the curvy witch who never felt accepted by her own super wealthy family. The author touches on such universal themes of rejection and finding your own family. Truly a fantastic read. I loved it so much I ordered a signed hardcover for my collection.

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Amazing 😁

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 20, 2023

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So much passion, and devotion between the Clan members. The author knows how to beautifully write the love between 3 males. It was so well written that I was grabbing tissues, while I read.

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J.E.M.

Soooo

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 11, 2022

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I do not recall if I fully understood that it was as a triad + 1, or if I just decided to give it a shot, but getting use to more than two people took some work for me this time around. Maybe it was outside forces, but I wasn’t as there, as I have been in the past, for group sexy times.

Outside of that, I’m giving the witch props for recognizing a good thing, even if it took a lie to get her there.

Before I go any further, I have a question. Are all romanticized gargoyles, like the ones we saw from the Disney show Gargoyles? Because other than their colorings, that is what I had in my head and what got cemented there when one of them “fluffed a pillow with his talons” while he was hold the witch in his arms, or one of them “clasped his wings together over his shoulders.”

The story is pretty darn good. I got to see more of that world like I mentioned in my last review for the Lake Monster book I believe.

When they got to the payment for the match maker, that made me want to read her story now. I’m so reading the stories out of order. But I’m good.

Now this story has a good ending after a small fright that I was willing to believe would stick, but if you want more than that, follow the link to get a bonus extended ending. Which is what I did.

I completely recommend this story for your SiFi, fantasy?, Romance collection. The only reason this didn’t get full stars from me, other than very few get full stars from me, is the multiple mates. I will not turn down a good orgy, but constantly having to work with and over more than two other people is too much for me. I’m not meant for those kinds of relationships. But if you are, you may like this book more than I did.

The next thing is just me being a little unfair. The extended ending had a few gaps for me. Most, if not all, won’t be seen by the majority who read it. Except the one with her friend at the party. I read that over a number of times and I don’t know what she really meant.

Which leads me to looking for her friend’s book too.

So this book is great. Drama, suspense, love, new friends and a very happy ending.

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L. Oakley

A Fun Monster Read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 20, 2023

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I love stories that can immerse me in the story line and have characters that are fully fleshed out. Many paranormal stories are pretty flat and seem to make sex their only draw. I would recommend this author to everyone.

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Kacy

Who doesn’t love a little sharing??

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 9, 2023

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This is book two of the Monstrous Matches series by Lillian Lark. This is a MMMF monster romance.

I went back and forth on how I felt about this book for a while. The cheating type vibe in the beginning was really hard for me to get on board with. However I ended up enjoying this story overall. This story follows Elliot, Broderick, Alisdair, and Grace. Elliot and the other two Gargoyles have been mates for years. After something happens in their clan Elliot starts thinking that maybe adding someone else would help ease the tension everyone is feeling. This is not an instalove perfect relationship from the beginning type of book. There is things they each need to work on apart and together, as well as some other issues that pop up as well.

This is available on KU, and in print. I plan to add the entire series to my bookshelf soon.

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Errorka

Spicy? SPICY.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2023

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It's SO good. I didn't know I liked gargoyles that much until I read this book. The writing is approachable without being simplistic. A story that simultaneously makes you squirm AND pulls your heartstrings (I CRIED).

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Aisha Sheikh

Loved it!!!

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on May 31, 2023

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The storyline was interesting with a heavy dose of emotions. The way every character goes through their set of emotions and deals with ot. The story has a simple yet very engaging plot. Their relationship goes through all the genuine changes that can be described, and it is very detailed by the author. The climax had a twist to it, which was so good.

Sri Bhavya

Extraordinary

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on September 13, 2022

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I waited for this book , even though there
is access for the book to buy but since I don't have enough time i was unable to read but today after reading it the waiting is worth for me ... I just love it

Billie Yankie

Wholesome and smutty at the same time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 26, 2022

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Oh my God, that was a rollercoaster I couldn't have even imagined. There was plot, and there was smut, and the two worked in tandem to wreck me.

I went in knowing quite little (a monster RH was all I needed to know). And right from the start, I get slapped in the face with a character - Grace - who is so much like me in the way she sets her expectations that I feel attacked. She has lists for everything, including what she's looking for in a partner, except I cross things out every now and then because my standards are apparently too high.

Elliot is an absolute delight. A himbo with a heart of gold. Golden retriever energy, specifically the ones that look the proudest while biting their own tails. Scheming his way into dum-dum territory. I love him and I want to kiss his empty head and watch the small wheels in his head turn as he tries to outsmart his clan.

Boderick is the artistic cocky one. Not exactly the jock, but not really the bad boy either. I think I like him most, though he gets lost between the two other gargoyles and it's a shame. He is definitely the most centred of them and is such great support for everyone there, even if he doesn't get all the recognition he deserves.

Alasdair goes through the biggest transformation, it seems. He starts off appearing rude and distant, but as he comes to terms with his own shortcomings and starts dealing with his issues he really comes into his true clan leader self.

An absolute delight to read, even if it gave me the feels a few times, and scared me once, towards the end.

CC

Intriguing, steamy, great monster read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 17, 2022

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Deceived by the Gargoyles was a highly anticipated read for me… I was counting down to it’s release and I am thrilled it wasn’t disappointing!

We meet Grace, a witch who has no luck dating, before turning to our favourite matchmaker for some help!
Enter Elliot, a charming, charismatic, cheeky man who Grace can’t help but like!
Things aren’t quite what they seem though.. because Elliot is hiding a few things…like the fact he’s a gargoyle… and the fact that he has two other mates!

This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! The Bramblewicks were such an endearing clan, each gargoyle was a totally different character and personality. Each had their own unique traits which you couldn’t help but love.
Seeing the different ways they interacted with Grace, in order to court her was so enjoyable to read.

The steam in this book was high! We saw both MF and MM scenes, and MMMF scenes to boot too. There is also knitting. Oh and the things they did with their tails?! 🔥🔥

This book had passion, intrigue, emotion, heart. One of my favourite reads of the year so far. I really love the world building and characters we meet in these books, and I’m already impatient for the next book.

Natt

Deeper down the monster romance hole I fall

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 25, 2023

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I realise I am not reading the series in order but in my defence I didn’t think I would still be reading this genre! It’s not my go to but now it seems that I enjoy it very much! - go figure!

Nice, sweet and all those soft feelings you would not expect from a monster romance book but I guess that’s the romance part right?

Very easy to relate to - again, shocking I know. At this point I guess im down for whatever🤷🏾‍♀️

I shall continue to ride this wave.

Defo recommend ✅👏🏾

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